Orthopedic and Traumatology Specialist with expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of congenital and acquired musculoskeletal conditions, both traumatic and non-traumatic.
With 5 years of professional experience, I have performed a wide range of orthopedic and trauma surgical procedures. I am communicative, proactive, cooperative, and possess strong organizational skills.
I consider my high level of empathy and personalized approach to each patient to be key strengths, contributing to increased patient trust and improved treatment adherence.
January 2018 – June 2024 – Resident Physician in Orthopedics and Traumatology, County Emergency Clinical Hospital, Târgu-Mureș
Performed the following types of surgeries: total and partial hip arthroplasties, total knee arthroplasties, osteosynthesis of arm, forearm, thigh, and leg bones, arthroscopic procedures, amputations
Provided emergency medical care (ambulance service consultations) for trauma caused by contusions, sprains, dislocations, fractures, sports injuries, road traffic accidents, and household accidents
Experience in fracture immobilization (application of casts) and emergency treatment of various types of dislocations
Emergency management of different types of post-traumatic wounds
Performed intra-articular injections with anti-inflammatory substances and hyaluronic acid
Preoperative patient preparation and surgical planning
Participation in complex surgeries within multidisciplinary teams (neurosurgeons, plastic surgeons, pediatric surgeons)
Advanced skills in imaging-based diagnosis of orthopedic and traumatic conditions (MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound interpretation)
February 2018 – April 2024 – Resident Physician in Orthopedics and Traumatology (Volunteer), Nova Vita Medical Center, Târgu-Mureș
Assisted (“second hand”) in numerous surgical procedures (hip and knee arthroplasties, arthroscopic surgeries)
Preoperative and postoperative patient management
Participation in outpatient consultations for patients with orthopedic conditions
January 2020 – April 2024 – Resident Physician in Orthopedics and Traumatology (Volunteer), Top Med Medical Center, Târgu-Mureș
Board-certified Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist
Competency in diagnosis and treatment of traumatic and non-traumatic musculoskeletal conditions
Competency in major joint surgery (total and partial hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty)
Competency in surgical fracture management (osteosynthesis of upper and lower limb fractures)
Competency in arthroscopic surgery
Competency in acute trauma management (fractures, sprains, dislocations, post-traumatic wounds)
Competency in emergency orthopedic and trauma care
Competency in fracture immobilization and emergency reduction of dislocations
Competency in intra-articular injections (anti-inflammatory agents and hyaluronic acid)
Competency in preoperative patient assessment and surgical planning
Competency in preoperative and postoperative orthopedic patient management
Competency in multidisciplinary surgical teamwork (neurosurgery, plastic surgery, pediatric surgery)
Competency in orthopedic and trauma imaging diagnosis (MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound interpretation)
Competency in non-surgical management of musculoskeletal pain and sciatica
Certified skills in rapid decision-making and critical situation management
Internships / Clinical Placements
2017 – Neurology Resident, Neurologische Abteilung, Kreisklinik Altötting, Germany
Training in diagnosis, treatment, and management of central and peripheral nervous system disorders
Practical experience in orthopedic–neurological differential diagnosis
Emergency management of neurological symptoms in orthopedic and trauma inpatients
Improvement of medical German language skills
2017 – Clinical Observer (Hospitant), Praxis Dr. med. Alexei Korenkov – Neurosurgery, Acupuncture & Chiropractic Therapy, Germany
Experience in chronic pain therapy
Non-surgical management of sciatica and back pain
Performance of epidural and paravertebral anti-inflammatory injections
2015 – Member, American Lifeguard Association, Boston, USA
Professional lifeguard experience
Certified training in CPR/AED and Community First Aid
Courses
2025 – British Spinal Course, Bristol, United Kingdom
February 2023 – Osteopathy Course, Romanian School of Osteopathy, Brașov
April 2024 – National Conference “Technology & IHealth in 21st Century Medicine”, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Târgu-Mureș
April 2024 – “Updates in Diabetology and Metabolic Diseases 2024”, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Târgu-Mureș
May 2016 – MedEspera International Medical Student Congress, “Nicolae Testemițanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Chișinău